About HVDG
Founder-Led Delivery. High-Performing Teams. Successfully Connected.
High Voltage Delivery Group was founded to provide clients with experienced leadership, accountable delivery and successful project outcomes across grid connections, substations, renewable energy infrastructure and critical power projects. We combine more than 40 years of founder-led delivery experience, bringing senior expertise close to every project from feasibility through to energisation.
Why HVDG Exists
Experience That Stays Close To The Project
HVDG was created around a simple belief:
Successful projects are delivered by great people, trusted partnerships and experienced leadership that remains actively involved throughout the project lifecycle.
We focus on building the right teams, creating clear accountability and delivering successful energisation outcomes for our clients.
Mike Reed
Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Managing Director
20+ years delivering HV infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy projects.
Previously led regional operations for a major ICP and Balance of Plant contractor, delivering major transmission, distribution, BESS, solar and wind projects up to 400kV.
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Founder & Technical Director
Founder & Technical Director
20 years of experience across engineering, procurement and construction within the high-voltage sector.
Extensive expertise leading the design, construction and commissioning of transmission, substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Balance of Plant projects from 11kV to 400kV.
The HVDG Difference
People. Partnerships. Performance. Pride.
The principles that shape how we build teams, work with clients and successfully deliver projects from feasibility through to energisation.
HVDG At A Glance
40+ Years Combined Experience 132kV ICP Delivery 400kV Balance of Plant Delivery Full Turnkey Delivery
Founder-led delivery.
Selective partnerships.
Full accountability.
Delivery Experiences
People. Partnerships. Performance. Pride.
40+ Years
Combined Founder Experience
33kV – 400kV
Delivery Experience
£150m+
Programme Portfolio Experience
National Grid | TSO
DNO | IDNO
BESS | Solar | Wind
Data Centres | Critical Power
ICP Project Delivery Up To 132kV
Grid Connection Delivery: DNO/IDNO interfaces, contestable delivery and non-contestable coordination.
Design, Engineering & Procurement: full ownership from concept through to delivered plant.
Electrical BoP: HV/LV cabling, jointing, terminating and testing, auxiliary supplies, containment, small power and lighting.
Primary plant and control systems: switchgear, transformers, instrument transformers, protection and control, SCADA and earthing.
Civil and substation BoP: grid route trenching and ducting, substation buildings, foundations, T&D, SUDS and fencing.
Testing, commissioning and energisation: grid code and TSO/DNO/IDNO compliance testing, G99 witnessing, through to handover
Principal Contractor and assurance: CDM duties, O&M manuals, as-builts, asset data and adoption packs
Balance Of Plant Contractor Up To 400kV
Design, Engineering and Procurement: full ownership from concept through to delivered plant.
Civil, structural and architectural BoP: access roads, earthworks, SUDS, foundations, substation compound, buildings, T&D, fencing and landscaping.
Electrical BoP: HV/LV cabling, jointing, terminating and testing, auxiliary supplies, containment, small power and lighting.
Primary plant and control systems: switchgear, transformers, instrument transformers, protection and control, SCADA and battery systems, package substations, earthing and lightning protection.
Client systems and site services: BESS containers, inverters, PCS, fire and intruder alarms, CCTV, BMS, site-wide infrastructure coordination.
Testing, commissioning and energisation: grid code and TSO/DNO/IDNO compliance testing, G99 witnessing, through to handover
Principal Contractor and assurance: CDM duties, O&M manuals, as-builts, asset data and adoption packs
Commissioning & Energisation
Test planning and readiness: inspection and test plans, pre-energisation checks, CP/AP/SAP and control room coordination.
Testing and commissioning: factory and site acceptance testing, pre-commissioning and functional testing, protection and control injection, end-to-end and tripping tests, transformer oil sampling and DGA, SCADA point-to-point and telecoms proving.
Energisation and switching: safety rules, switching schedules and documentation, outage planning and applications, soak testing, first-time energisation, export ramp-up and grid compliance monitoring.
Handover and assurance: snagging and completion certificates, asset registration, adoption and DNO/IDNO takeover, O&M manuals, as-builts and asset data packs, operator training, spares and warranty support.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We lead with founder expertise.
Experience That Matters
Over 40 years of industry insight.
Total Responsibility
One point of contact for all needs.
Team-Centric Approach
We prioritise clear and open dialogue.
How We Partner
Select
Build The Team
Drive Delivery
Energise Well
Safety First
We prioritise safety in every project, ensuring that our team and clients are protected at all times. Our rigorous safety protocols are designed to meet the highest standards.
Operational Efficiency
We streamline our processes to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime. Our skilled teams work seamlessly to deliver results on schedule.
Accountability
We take full responsibility for our projects, from start to finish. Our founder-led approach gives clients peace of mind that we will deliver on our commitments.
Discuss Your Project
From Grid Connection Strategy To Energisation
ICP Delivery up to 132kV
Balance of Plant Delivery up to 400kV
Full Turnkey Delivery
Download Our Company Overview
Learn how HVDG delivers grid connections, substations and renewable energy infrastructure through founder-led delivery, trusted partnerships and successful energisation.
Our company overview provides an introduction to our experience, markets, delivery model and turnkey capabilities.
Explore Our Turnkey Capability
From feasibility and buildability through to energisation and handover, HVDG provides full project ownership across ICP delivery, Balance of Plant works, commissioning and principal contractor responsibilities.
Discover how we help clients successfully connect renewable energy, critical power and infrastructure projects.